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As you might have known, Marriott hotel will be taking over Starwood hotel in a $12.2 billion deal which should close in mid-2016. This deal will make them the world's largest hotel chain, with 5,500+ hotels in 100+ countries spread across 30 brands.
So, how will this merger affect travelers? For Starwood fans, it could mean a change in the hotel group's distinctive hotel chains, which includes brands such as Westin, Sheraton, W and St. Regis, along with a mad dash to use hotel loyalty points. But while Starwood loyalists are concerned about how the deal will affect the ease of earning and redeeming reward program points and perks like free flights and room upgrades, the merger will allow Marriott to have a broader selection of high-end properties to choose from, once Starwood is brought into the fold.
Marriott and Starwood becoming the world's biggest hotel company doesn't mean they won't face strong competition with other groups, like Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group. The competition will still be fierce, however, this merger gives Marriott property ownership in some of the largest (and fastest) growing cities across the United States, including Detroit.
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